Senior Data Platform Engineer

Senior Data Platform Engineer

Req number:

R8620

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Hybrid

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

As a Senior Data Platform Engineer you will play a critical part in replacing legacy Excel/VBA-based systems with a scalable, cloud-based data ecosystem leveraging Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Python, and modern data engineering practices.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Data Platform Engineer to join a strategic transformation initiative focused on modernizing financial projection and reporting platforms. This position will be full-time and hybrid in Mandaluyong City.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing enterprise-grade data platforms, enabling advanced analytics, automated data integration, and modern reporting solutions that support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and cost-efficient data pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouse solutions on Microsoft Azure
• Develop and optimize data integration frameworks using Databricks, Python, PySpark, and Azure Data Factory
• Re-engineer legacy VBA and Excel-based business logic into scalable Python-based solutions
• Upgrade and enhance enterprise data marts to support projections, assumptions, and analytical reporting requirements
• Implement automated data integration processes across multiple enterprise data sources
• Enable parallel scenario computations and high-performance processing capabilities
• Prepare high-level and detailed technical designs for data solutions
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and delivery teams to define and implement data requirements
• Design and support web-based solutions for managing business assumptions and projection inputs
• Support the modernization of reporting and visualization capabilities using Power BI and other analytics tools
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platform performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Apply software engineering best practices, including testing, security, deployment automation, and CI/CD
• Participate in Agile delivery processes, including Scrum and Kanban ceremonies
• Stay current with emerging cloud, data, and analytics technologies and recommend continuous improvements

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Platform Engineering, or Software Engineering
• Proven experience designing, developing, and supporting integrated enterprise data platforms
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
• Experience developing microservices and data integration solutions using Python and/or TypeScript
• Strong experience developing modern data pipelines and data warehouse solutions using Databricks, Python, and PySpark
• Practical experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL
• Experience integrating data from SharePoint Online, Excel files, and enterprise systems
• Working knowledge of SDLC methodologies and Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban
• Experience working within collaborative teams of five or more members
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Preferred:

• Experience with Power BI Semantic Models, DAX, and REST API integrations
• Azure, Databricks, Scrum, DevOps, or Secure Coding certifications
• Experience building enterprise reporting and dashboarding solutions
• Exposure to financial systems, forecasting platforms, or treasury-related applications
• Experience supporting cloud-native data modernization initiatives

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.